Irrigation Specialist, Facilities Management - Grounds

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Posted: 14-Feb-24

Location: San Bernardino, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Human Resources
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5018025

Irrigation Specialist, Facilities Management - Grounds
California State University, San Bernardino
Job No: 535917
Work type: Staff
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)Job Summary:
The Irrigation Specialist maintains, repairs, services, and installs campus irrigation systems including appropriate adjustments to the computerized irrigations controllers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains and repairs irrigation systems including valves, lateral and main lines, controllers, and related equipment. Makes adjustments to irrigation systems as needed. Provides direction to groundsworkers engaged in routine sprinkler maintenance and repairs. May perform emergency repair work on irrigation system. May use light equipment to perform duties.
• Maintains, repairs, services, and installs automatic and computerized sprinkler control devices making minor repairs on sprinkler control devices.
• Establish and maintain sprinkler system preventative maintenance programs.
• Design irrigation systems, select irrigation products, estimate costs, and install or modify sprinkler systems. Review landscaped areas and coordinate the installation of new sprinkler systems and the modification of existing sprinkler systems, taking into consideration water - plant - soil relationships.
• Program and schedule the Calsesne irrigation as needed for special events and other irrigation needs.
• Work closely with contractors installing sprinkler systems around new structures to assure proper watering capabilities of the system.
• Prepare and revise irrigation designs and other plans to show location of pipes, valves, sprinkler heads, and water pressure.
• May preform inventory and order supplies for irrigation work.
• May perform Groundsworker duties on occasion.
• Other classification-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, with one year in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment.
• A valid California driver's license.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the soil conditions of the various areas of the campus; climate of the area in which the campus is located; and the mechanical principles of sprinkler equipment. General knowledge of the kinds of sprinkler control devices and irrigation equipment available on the market.
• Ability to plan, estimate costs, and install or modify irrigation systems for particular sections of the campus; repair and maintain existing irrigation systems; operate equipment, such as small trench-diggers; provide lead work direction to others; and read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of irrigation repair and maintenance; computerized irrigation controllers; and the use of light equipment like trench-diggers.
• Understanding of plant-soil-water relationships.

Compensation and Benefits:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,544 per month
Classification Salary Range: $3,544 - $5,782 per month
The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .
Position Information:
Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Probationary
Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Staff: The application deadline is: Thursday, February 22, 2024.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).
Conditions of Employment
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Drivers License Check
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
I-9
CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion
Closing Statement:
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at [email protected] .
Smoking
CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .
Clery Act
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act
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